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Astro Raid 1.3.5

Impressive and free antivirus and antispyware package

Platform : Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows XP

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Manufacturer: GameRange Studio

Size: 2.3MB

Rating: 4

Verdict: A great antivirus and antispyware program at no cost

System Requirements:
Minimum: Pentium 300Mhz processor or equivalent; 32MB RAM; DirectX 7.0 or higher.

This game is heavily influenced by the arcade shoot 'em ups from the 1980s, but don't let that put you off. This is a slick, modern interpretation.

The game is played vertically with you flying towards the top of the screen and the numerous enemies attacking you from above. The enemies attack in waves, requiring quick reactions to dodge the bullets and zip past any missed ships.

Your choice of weapons is limited to two types (lasers and rockets), but power-ups are readily available depending on your performance. To begin with though, you are forced to make do with your basic weapons. This is an improvement on many similar games, which are far too easy to begin with.

The 1980s inspiration extends to end-of-level bosses, which get progressively harder the further you get, and there is even a storyline too.

Control of the ship is limited to the mouse, but this works well with this type of game, offering very fluid movement.

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Issue: 145 | December, 2009

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